I have a speaker wall plate that I want to route speaker wires to through the wall. What type of solder do I use since I can't use an acid solder. The directions say I can use a soldering iron.
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The best solder probably be 63/37 which is a lead based solder. The unique part of this solder is that it will liquefy and solidify at the same temperature and it melts at a low temperature.

Both the low temp and the same liguid/solid temperatures will be a big help soldering.

You should, hopefully, be able to obtain the leaded solders. This is typically called rosin core solder which is the flux.

Clean the flux off immediately with Carburator Cleaner (I found it works really well) to prevent corrosion.

If you live by a Radio-Shack, they should have what you need.
You'll need at least a 40 W iron and maybe larger if you use the lead-free solder.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soldering

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Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid

The best solder probably be 63/37 which is a lead based solder. The unique part of this solder is that it will liquify and solidify at the same temperature and it melts at a low temperature.

Both the low temp and the same liguid/solid temperatures will be a big help soldering.

You should, hopefully, be able to obtain the leaded solders. This is typically called rosin core solder which is the flux.

Clean the flux off immediately with Carburator Cleaner (I found it works really well) to prevent corrosion.

If you live by a Radio-Shack, they should have what you need.
You'll need at least a 40 W iron and maybe larger if you use the lead-free solder.

Soldering - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The back of the wall plate has little flat tabs on it. Are there any crimp connections I can use instead of solder?

Patty,

Depends whether they're solder tabs or 'quick-connect' tabs. Are you able to post a close-up photo of them?

If not, tab dimensions would help: thickness (use a micrometer or vernier calipers), width, and length, all in millimetres of course. If the tabs have a semi-circular end, a small hole near that end and are thin (bend easily) they're solder tabs.

Daniel

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Patty,

Depends whether they're solder tabs or 'quick-connect' tabs. Are you able to post a close-up photo of them?

If not, tab dimensions would help: thickness (use a micrometer or vernier calipers), width, and length, all in millimetres of course. If the tabs have a semi-circular end, a small hole near that end and are thin (bend easily) they're solder tabs.

Daniel

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They are solder tabs.
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Excuse the mess in the living room. I had to send this pic to my son-in-law who owns an audio visual company and installs big screens and sound systems for businesses. He never returned my calls for any advice. Thank you for yours!!
Patty